The Fan (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film
Released in 1947, The Fan is a comedy film directed by Emil E. Reinert, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Martine is a lonely girl in an exclusive boarding school who conjures up a glamorous existence in order to make her dull life tolerable and to impress the other girls. One of her flights of fancy is a love affair with Brevannes, a famous composer. She leaves the school and goes to the French Alps to find the life she's only dreamed about, where she meets Brevannes and a December-May romance develops until she meets a young mountain guide, Henri Vidal.
Who’s in it. The Fan stars Dany Robin as Martine, Claude Dauphin as Jacques Brévannes, Lucien Baroux as Baron Saint-Yves and Marguerite Moreno as Madame de Stakelberg, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fan (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Fan?
- The Fan stars Dany Robin, Claude Dauphin, Lucien Baroux, Marguerite Moreno and Henri Vidal.
- When was The Fan released?
- The Fan was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.